Overview
- Reliable leaker Evan Blass says the Feb. 25 Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco is 100% confirmed, with sales expected to start in early March.
- South Korean outlet FN News reports Samsung is considering raising prices at home by KRW 44,000–88,000 for 256GB base models across the S26 lineup.
- Multiple reports say U.S. launch prices may match the S25 series at roughly $800, $1,000, and $1,300, potentially as part of limited‑time launch offers.
- A Samsung representative quoted by FN News says S26 pricing is not finalized, as rising LPDDR5X DRAM and NAND costs and a weaker won increase the bill of materials.
- Leaks indicate a split‑chip strategy (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some markets, Exynos 2600 in others) and modest hardware changes, with the Ultra expected to retain a 200MP main camera and add faster wired charging up to about 60W.